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02. Megalo Print Studio and Gallery Ms Amanda Bresnan MLA Chair Standing Committee on Education, Training and Youth Affairs ACT Legislative Assembly Inquiry into the future use of the Fitters Workshop in the Kingston Arts Precinct Dear Ms Bresnan Please find attached Megalo Print Studio + Gallery’s submission to the Inquiry. This submission supports the decision to relocate Megalo to the Fitters Workshop in the Kingston Visual Arts Precinct. Megalo Print Studio + Gallery looks forward to the opportunity to appear before the Standing Committee to provide further information and clarification of the issues outlined in our submission. Should the Committee require any further information or assistance during its Inquiry, please contact Artistic Director/CEO, Alison Alder (Tel: 6241 4844 / email [email protected]. Yours sincerely Erica Seccombe Chair, Megalo Board. Megalo Print Studio + Gallery Submission to the Standing Committee on Education Training and Youth Affairs “Inquiry into the future use of the Fitters Workshop in the Kingston Arts Precinct” Renowned Australian Artist Mike Parr, with Master Printmaker John Loane, giving a demonstration in conjunction with the National Gallery of Australia public programs, Megalo 2011 Prepared by Megalo Print Studio + Gallery Contact Alison Alder, Artistic Director 49 Phillip Avenue, Watson ACT 2602 T: 6241 4844 [email protected] www.megalo.org 1 Contents 1. Executive Summary ..................................................................... page 4 2. The unique role of printmaking in Australia’s cultural history .............. page 5 3. Community demand for a print studio in the region .......................... page 5 3.1 Participation in the visual arts .................................. page 5 3.2 Attendance at art galleries ....................................... page 6 3.3 Economic contribution to the visual arts ..................... page 7 4. Megalo Print Studio + Gallery’s place within the Australian visual arts landscape at the national, regional and local level ............. page 7 5. Megalo Print Studio + Gallery current contemporary arts practice and services .................................................................... page 8 5.1 Membership and Member services ............................. page 9 5.2 Education program ................................................. page 10 5.3 Artists in residence ................................................. page 10 5.4 Arts development projects ....................................... page 10 5.5 Exhibitions ............................................................. page 11 5.6 Business development and governance ...................... page 11 6. History of Megalo Print Studio + Gallery temporary accommodation 1980 – 2011 ......................................... page 12 7. Consultation and decision-making processes relating to the relocation of Megalo Print Studio + Gallery to the Fitters Workshop .... page 13 8. Artist in residence accommodation at Cargills Cottage ...................... page 18 9. Respecting the heritage value of the Fitters Workshop ...................... page 19 10. Existing investment in arts infrastructure: venues for music performance and printmaking facilities in the ACT ............................ page 20 10.1 Purpose built and other music performance facilities in Canberra ............................................. page 20 10.2 Purpose built and other printmaking facilities in Canberra ......................................................... page 25 10.3 Cost .................................................................... page 26 11. Fitters Workshop Acoustic issues .................................................... page 26 12. Further issues for the Committee of Inquiry to consider .................... page 27 13. Conclusion .................................................................................. page 28 2 Tables Table 1: Attendance rate at selected cultural venues and events, Australia and Australian Capital Territory, 2009-10 ....................... page 6 Table 2: Attendance rates at art galleries and classical music concerts 2009-10, Australian Capital Territory by age .......... page 7 Table 3: Attendance rates at art galleries and classical music concerts 2009-10, all Australian states and Territories ......... page 7 Table 4: Annual Membership, access hours & audience to Megalo studios ........................................................................ page 9 Table 5: Age demographic using the studios ............................... page 9 Table 6: History of Megalo’s location in temporary facilities .......... page 12 Table 7: Timeline of ACT Government consultative and decision making processes relating to Megalo’s proposed relocation to the Fitters Workshop 1998-2011 ............................................ page 13-17 Table 8: Timeline of Megalo’s consultative and decision making processes relating to Cargills Cottage Kingston as an artist-in-residence facility 2011 .................................................. page 18 Table 9: Purpose built and other music performance facilities in Canberra ............................................................................. page 20-25 Appendices Appendix 1: Art works held in the National Gallery of Australia collection by artists who have worked at Megalo/Studio one ... page 29 Appendix 2: Megalo Print Studio + Gallery residencies 2009/10/11 ...... page 30 Appendix 3: Megalo Exhibitions 2009/10/11 ...................................... page 31-32 Appendix 4: Images to support this submission ................................ page 33 Historic photographs of the Fitters Workshop ................... page 33 Interior of the Glasgow Print Studio ................................ page 34 Selected images of Megalo activities and artists ............... page 35-36 3 1. Executive Summary Megalo Print Studio + Gallery welcomes the opportunity to present this submission to the Standing Committee inquiring into 'The Future Use of the Fitters Workshop in the Kingston Arts Precinct'. This submission supports the Government’s decision to relocate Megalo to this prominent and central location in the Kingston Visual Arts Precinct. The Fitters Workshop is a remarkable building requiring a suitable tenant and Megalo is an internationally and nationally recognised organisation with a preeminent artistic reputation in its field. Megalo Print Studio + Gallery physically and conceptually fits beautifully within the industrial heritage of the Fitters Workshop. It does this both as a workshop of active creativity, but also as a reflection of the buildings’ past historical activity. This submission highlights Megalo's current operations and the innovative programs that will promote and keep the Fitters Workshop open to artists and all members of the community on a daily basis. Megalo’s membership level is currently higher than it has ever been. The younger demographic of the membership reflects the growing trend in Australia for young people to make and engage with art. Megalo's access studios have remained relevant to every generation whilst maintaining important connections with people of all ages. Over more than 30 years Megalo’s studios have also launched important artistic careers and produced memorable work now in collections around Australia and the world. Megalo is the only printmaking facility in Australia to offer access to studios in intaglio printing, relief printing, lithographic printing and screen–printing on both fabric and paper – with Megalo Members currently logging over 10,000 hours of studio access per year. Megalo is able to demonstrate that it has: • operated in a fair, honourable and transparent manner with regard to its long run bid for tenancy of the Fitters Workshop, Kingston, • acted within government policy frameworks at all times, • developed a business plan and a schedule of activity for working sustainably and successfully within the Fitters Workshop, and • has worked with architectural consultants to produce affordable and excellent plans which respect and enhance the volume, light and industrial heritage of the important building. Megalo can strongly argue that its tenancy of the Fitters Workshop will: • generate both income and cultural capital for Canberra and enhanced awareness of Canberra as a accessible cultural centre of excellence, • build on the local, national and international standing of Megalo obtained during 31 years of successful operations in the ACT, • build on the potential of the Kingston Visual Arts Precinct as a world class destination for the community, for visitors and for artists alike, • ensure that the Workshop is actively used by a broad demographic with a daily occupancy, • be sympathetic to the industrial workshop heritage of the building and, • offer the most cost-effective and creative solution to the future use of the Fitters Workshop while providing an new home to a venerable Canberra artistic institution. 4 Megalo has widespread community support for a permanent home in the Kingston Visual Arts Precinct. Successive ACT governments have recognised the need to develop hubs of artistic activity, ensuring that Canberra continues to grow as a vibrant and progressive city. Megalo is an intrinsic part of this vision for the long term. 2. The unique role of printmaking in Australia’s cultural history The image of Australia, as drawn through print media has defined our nation for over two centuries and continues to do so today. From Banks' Florilegium to Margaret Preston's modernist woodblock
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